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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $32,550
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $31,249
Protection Group 1,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group I   920  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Protection Group 1,012    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group I   846  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,985 4,440 130
Options (change) 3,666 4,084 100
Destination 675 675 820
Total Price $36,440 $43,220 $33,500
Total Invoice $33,708 $40,254 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year200820082017
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$36,440$43,220$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-410-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,440$42,810$32,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0
Total Invoice$33,708$40,254$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-382-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,708$39,872$30,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,164$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082017
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,340$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-382-1,277

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelMagnumBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in100.0 in
Length197.7 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%

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